Homes for sale in winter sell faster, says Redfin

Homes for sale in the winter sell faster and for more money than in any other season, according to Redfin.

The Seattle-based online realty company said a home listed in winter has a 9 percentage point greater likelihood of selling, will sell a week faster, and will sell for 1.2 percentage points more relative to list price than homes listed in any other season.

"The data contradicts the popular sentiment that selling a home during winter is more difficult because there are fewer people looking to buy. Further, the advantage of selling a home in winter holds true in temperate climates as well as those with harsh winters," Redfin said in a statement.